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Post-Game Grades: Golden State Warriors Kick the Indiana Pacers’ Collective Ass

By Ben Gibson

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100. Final. 142. 41. 106

The Indiana Pacers had their collective ass kicked by the Golden State Warriors in their most lopsided loss of the season.

The Good:

"“Some people choose to see the ugliness in this world, the disarray. I choose to see the beauty. To believe there is an order to our days. A purpose.” — Dolores Abernathy"

The Indiana Pacers’ purpose on Monday, much like the hosts in HBO’s Westworld, was to entertain their opponent while never actually being a threat.

The Golden State Warriors were much like the Man in Black in the show as they seemed to have a mastery of the game to the point, it may be starting to lose its fun. At this point, there is only one thing Golden State can look forward to, and that is getting revenge against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.

But until then, the Warriors have to keep themselves entertained.

Klay Thompson, in particular, could have looked into any of the Pacers’ players eyes and said some of the Man in Black’s words from the first episode of the show.

"“I never understood why they paired some of you off. Seems cruel. And then I realized winning doesn’t mean anything unless someone else loses. Which means you’re here to be the loser. — The Man in Black"

That’s all the Pacers could be tonight as they allowed 116 points through the first three quarters,. Tonight was a reminder that some of the mismatched parts of Indiana’s roster haven’t come together as hoped, and there are problems that must be addressed with the defense as the team goes forward.

There was nothing Indiana could do to hurt Golden State. Unless something changes in Indiana’s programming or the way they are built as a team, this won’t change.

The Bad: Allowing Klay Thompson 60 points on 21 of 33 shooting, going 8 of 14 from deep and 10 of 11 from the line.

This was the most points the Pacers had surrendered to any one player in the franchise’s history.

Indiana allowed a season high to their opponent in the 142-106 loss.

C. Hopefully Paul George continues to attack the rim as he did tonight, taking 13 visits to the free throw line, where he made all 13 of his attempts. He had 21 points and 10 rebounds.. Small Forward. Indiana Pacers. PAUL GEORGE

F. We know Monta Ellis isn’t much of a defender, and time and time again he was screened away from Klay Thompson. Even when he covered Klay, the Warrior made his shots anyway. Ellis had 9 points.. Shooting Guard. Indiana Pacers. MONTA ELLIS

JEFF TEAGUE. C. Much like Paul George, he was actively trying to get fouled, and it paid off with a 8 of 10 performance from the line. Teague had 16 points and 6 assists.. Point Guard. Indiana Pacers

6 points, 5 rebounds, and way too many points allowed.. Center. Indiana Pacers. MYLES TURNER. D-

C. 10 points and 2 rebounds.. Power Forward. Indiana Pacers. THADDEUS YOUNG

D. Unlike his game against the LA Clippers, Rodney Stuckey could only tread water as the Warriors beat up on the Pacers. He finished with 7 points.. Point Guard. Indiana Pacers. RODNEY STUCKEY

C.J. MILES. C. Good shooting night as he was 3 of 6 from the field and 2 of 5 from deep, but C.J. Miles’ 9 points did very little to help the Pacers.. Shooting Guard. Indiana Pacers

C-. Wasn’t actively terrible, scored 4 points.. Center. Indiana Pacers. AL JEFFERSON

LAVOY ALLEN. C. Forgot he played.. Power Forward. Indiana Pacers

D+. No points, and like most of the bench Aaron Brooks did enough to not surrender too many points to the Warriors.. Point Guard. Indiana Pacers. AARON BROOKS

Indiana Pacers. JOE YOUNG. C. 12 points on 5 of 10 shooting in garbage time.. Point Guard

Still hasn’t found his form coming off the bench, but Glenn Robinson III finished with 6 points.. Small Forward. Indiana Pacers. GLENN ROBINSON III. D

C. 4 points and 6 rebounds. Here is to hoping he finds ways to make an impact when he gets time in a more meaningful game.. Center. Indiana Pacers. KEVIN SERAPHIN

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